National Audubon Society Trees of North America -- National Audubon Society

<b><b>Updated for the first time in decades, </b>this <b>unparalleled reference work is the most comprehensive and authoritative guide to the trees of North America <b>and now includes the latest information on conservation status and the effects of climate change</b>--from the creators of the world's most trusted field guides, a go-to source for millions of nature lovers</b> <p/> <b>[Makes] it easier than ever to figure out which trees are in your yard or are along the trail while you're hiking. Every nature lover needs this guide. --</b><i>Portland Book Review</i></b> <p/>This handsome volume is the result of a collaboration among leading scientists, scholars, taxonomic and field experts, photo editors, and designers. An indispensable reference, it covers more than 540 species, with nearly 2,500 full-color photographs--including images of the bark, fruit, and flowers, as well as photos that illustrate leaf shape and seasonal color changes. <p/>For ease of use, the book includes a glossary, a robust index, and a ribbon marker, and is arranged according to the latest Angiosperm Phylogeny Group classification system--with trees sorted by taxonomic orders and grouped by family, so that related species are presented together. Readers will appreciate the crisp detail of the photographs; range maps (reflecting the impact of climate change); physical descriptions; and information on fruit, habitat, uses, and similar species. The guide includes an important new category on conserva